Johnny Kitagawa: J-pop agency's new boss Higashiyama also faces abuse allegations
Noriyuki Higashiyama said he could not recall if he had sexually assaulted juniors at the boyband agency.
1970-01-01 08:00
Azerbaijan country profile
Provides an overview of Azerbaijan, including key dates and facts about this state in the Caucasus.
1970-01-01 08:00
Johnny Kitagawa: J-pop agency boss resigns over predator's abuse
Julie Fujishima admits for the first time that rampant sexual abuse took place in her uncle's agency.
1970-01-01 08:00
David Harewood: Actor says the government should apologise for slavery
David Harewood visits a stately home built using the profits of plantations where his ancestors were enslaved.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada country profile
Provides an overview of Canada, including key dates and facts about this North American country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mongolia country profile
Provides an overview of Mongolia, including key dates and facts about this Asian country.
1970-01-01 08:00
North Ossetia profile
Provides an overview of North Ossetia, including key facts about this Russian Caucasian republic.
1970-01-01 08:00
Nagorno-Karabakh profile
Provides an overview of Nagorno-Karabakh, including key facts about this territory in the Caucasus.
1970-01-01 08:00
Protests erupt in Libya over contact with Israel
Libya's foreign minister is suspended because of talks with Israel, which Tripoli does not recognise.
1970-01-01 08:00
China country profile
Provides an overview of China, including key dates and facts about this Asian country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ecuador election: Narco politics rule ahead of polls
A rise in drug crime in the once-peaceful country has dominated the build-up to Sunday's election.
1970-01-01 08:00
VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM
The share sale on Nasdaq values VinFast at $85bn (£67bn) compared to Ford's $48bn or GM's $46bn.
1970-01-01 08:00